Montgomery

by Jo Fredell Higgins

Book Overview

Montgomery was originally known as Graytown, named after founding father Daniel S. Gray. In the autumn of 1836, he moved his family from New York and built the first frame house in the village. His industrious nature produced in quick order a store, foundry, and reaper and header shop. Montgomery also had two stores and a stone depot for the Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad. A large cheese factory was built in 1874. From the early settlers...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738583014
• ISBN13: 9780738583013
• Release Date: July 2011
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.6" x 9.3"